[Faith-Talk] virtual participation in national convention

[Armando Vias]

Thank you. I wasn't able to make it to the convention this year. I am watching it from the office while working. Thank you again.

> On Jul 5, 2023, at 4:07 PM, Ashley Bramlett via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hello,
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> The stream was working for me this afternoon on zoom.
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> Armando, I did not use youtube yet, but if you like you tube, then go for it.
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> I’ll probably try that way tomorrow.
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> Enjoy convention!
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> Ashley
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> From: Faith-Talk <faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Armando Vias via Faith-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 4:00 PM
> To: Faith-talk, for the discussion of Blindness in faith and religion <faith-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Armando Vias <armando at armandovias.com>
> Subject: Re: [Faith-Talk] virtual participation in national convention
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> Hello. You can access the live stream on the national Federation of the blind YouTube channel.
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> <https://www.youtube.com/live/T6TT4lbp-PQ?feature=share> 2023 National Convention General Session IV
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> <https://www.youtube.com/live/T6TT4lbp-PQ?feature=share> youtube.com
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> On Jul 5, 2023, at 1:17 PM, Ashley Bramlett via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:faith-talk at nfbnet.org> > wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> First, Happy Independence day, a day late! 
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> We had a nice time. My parents and I enjoyed fireworks as well as a harty
> lunch out. 
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> We had one of America's favorite picnic type foods, hot dogs at a local
> restaurant.
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> I thanked God for all the blessings and freedoms we have in our country!
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> Well, I want to hear convention.
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> I have a lot going on such as helping my dad out who is recovering from
> surgery.
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> I did want to hear the convention live though!
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> Is anyone having problems with the webinar option for participation?
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> I tried three times to join the zoom webinar mid morning.
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> It simply says waiting for the host when I enter the meeting.
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> Is there another way? A different webinar ID or link?
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> I also have my echo here and the stream is not on the Alexa skill today.
> However, it worked fine yesterday!
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> I wonder if they have tech issues. If they did, I wish someone would send
> out a email to virtual registered attendees to inform us when the stream
> would  be available.
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> I realize streaming from a hotel is challenging and bad connections  can
> happen due to weather issues and factors not in our control.
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> I wish I had an update what is happening.
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> If anyone on list was able to hear the stream on the Amazon echo or via the
> zoom webinar, please let me know!
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> Thanks,
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> Ashley
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> PS, I used the main convention ID
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> Webinar ID: 916 8496 8543
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